Vintage Cross Pendant of Large South Sea Pearls & 2.40 ct Diamonds, c. 1995

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Vintage Cross Pendant of Large South Sea Pearls & 2.40 ct Diamonds, c. 1995

€ 5,980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

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This cross pendant from the 1990s is a spectacular sight. Luxurious materials and not least its impressive size create an eye-catcher that cannot be overlooked. And even though this piece of jewellery is very much a child of its time, it is still part of a long tradition. Crosses are among the oldest and most enduring motifs in the history of jewelry. As a geometric symbol, the cross existed long before Christianity, for example in Neolithic cultures as a symbol of cosmic order or in Egypt as an ankh for life. It was only with the Christianization of the Roman Empire that it acquired its central religious significance as a sign of crucifixion, redemption and resurrection. In the early days, the motif was still used with restraint, but from the 4th century it developed into one of the most important identification symbols of Christianity and increasingly found its way into wearable jewellery. Over the centuries, different forms of the cross emerged, reflecting regional and denominational differences, such as the Latin cross in the West or the Greek cross with the same arms in the Byzantine region. As a piece of jewellery, the cross fulfilled several functions at the same time: it served as a religious confession, a symbol of protection and, last but not least, as an object of status, especially if it was made of precious metals or decorated with precious stones. Since the 19th century and increasingly in the 20th century, the significance of the cross has become partially secularized. Today, it is not only worn for religious reasons, but also as a cultural or aesthetic motif. From a scientific point of view, the cross in jewellery is therefore considered an example of the long-term stability of symbols and the simultaneous mutability of their meanings, depending on the historical and social context. Our cross consists of ten large South Sea pearls. The shimmering white sea treasures are held together by rings of high-carat white gold and glittering diamonds. A total of 2.40 carats of diamonds immerse the pieces of jewellery in a spectacle of white light reflections. The practical clip loop can be easily opened and the cross can be worn on a thicker chain, a pearl necklace or silk cord. The piece of jewellery, which came to us from an important Stuttgart collection, is in very good condition.

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€ 5,980.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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